MAJOR SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR-CHILLED WATER OPERATIONS

Major Systems Supervisor – Chilled Water Operations

The posting is intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Position Summary

The Major Systems Supervisor – Chilled Water Operations is a leadership role responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of UAB’s chilled water plants and chilled water distribution system. This position provides 24/7 operational oversight, technical direction, and personnel management to ensure system reliability, continuity of service, and regulatory compliance. As the subject matter expert (SME) for chilled water operations, the MSS leads the team of Central Plant Operators in the production of chilled water, system monitoring, alarm response, operating adjustments, and field coordination necessary to support both plant and distribution system performance. The MSS collaborates closely with the Major Systems Supervisor – Chilled Water Maintenance to ensure maintenance activities, outages, and repairs are properly coordinated and that uninterrupted chilled water service is maintained for campus and hospital customers.

Key Responsibilities

Chilled Water Distribution Operations & System Oversight (25%)

• Lead daily operation of chilled water generation and distribution systems, including chillers, pumps, cooling towers, valves, and associated controls, to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous utility service.

• Direct operating strategies for plant dispatch, equipment loading, system pressures, temperatures, and flows to maintain reliable chilled water service across the campus and hospital network.

Personnel Management & Team Development (15%)

• Supervise Central Plant Operators, including scheduling, task assignment, training, performance evaluations, and accountability for operational standards.

• Lead onboarding, coaching, and technical development to strengthen operator proficiency in plant operations, system monitoring, emergency response, and safe work practices.

System Monitoring, Alarm Response & Operational Readiness (15%)

• Oversee system monitoring through BAS, SCADA, and related operational tools to identify abnormal conditions, equipment deficiencies, and service risks.

• Direct operator response to alarms, operating upsets, outages, and emergencies and ensure timely escalation and communication with leadership and stakeholders.

• Coordinate with the MSS of Chilled Water Maintenance and other trades to resolve operational challenges.

Distribution System Oversight & Field Coordination (15%)

· Provide operational oversight for chilled water distribution infrastructure, including coordination of valve alignments, system isolation, startup/shutdown activities, and restoration plans.

· Coordinate field operations and operational maintenance activities required to support reliable distribution system performance in partnership with Chilled Water Maintenance and other trades.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Coordination (10%)

· Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, university policies, and EH&S requirements related to plant operations, confined space entry, lock-out/tag-out, and emergency procedures.

· Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, operational discipline, and adherence to established procedures.

Administrative, Documentation & Resource Management (5%)

· Manage operational documentation, logs, reports, payroll inputs, procurement support, and recordkeeping associated with chilled water operations.

· Maintain accurate records of inspections, operating data, system events, and operational performance metrics.

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement (5%)

· Participate in project planning, outage coordination, commissioning, and preconstruction meetings to assess operational impacts to chilled water generation and distribution service.

· Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, hospital representatives, and campus stakeholders regarding outages, restoration plans, and system operating constraints.

Technology Evaluation & System Improvement (5%)

· Evaluate operational data, trends, and emerging technologies to improve plant efficiency, situational awareness, service reliability, and operator effectiveness.

· Support process improvement initiatives, root cause reviews, and standardization of operational practices.

Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)

Major Systems Supervisor – Chilled Water Operations

The posting is intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Position Summary

The Major Systems Supervisor – Chilled Water Operations is a leadership role responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of UAB’s chilled water plants and chilled water distribution system. This position provides 24/7 operational oversight, technical direction, and personnel management to ensure system reliability, continuity of service, and regulatory compliance. As the subject matter expert (SME) for chilled water operations, the MSS leads the team of Central Plant Operators in the production of chilled water, system monitoring, alarm response, operating adjustments, and field coordination necessary to support both plant and distribution system performance. The MSS collaborates closely with the Major Systems Supervisor – Chilled Water Maintenance to ensure maintenance activities, outages, and repairs are properly coordinated and that uninterrupted chilled water service is maintained for campus and hospital customers.

Key Responsibilities

Chilled Water Distribution Operations & System Oversight (25%)

• Lead daily operation of chilled water generation and distribution systems, including chillers, pumps, cooling towers, valves, and associated controls, to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous utility service.

• Direct operating strategies for plant dispatch, equipment loading, system pressures, temperatures, and flows to maintain reliable chilled water service across the campus and hospital network.

Personnel Management & Team Development (15%)

• Supervise Central Plant Operators, including scheduling, task assignment, training, performance evaluations, and accountability for operational standards.

• Lead onboarding, coaching, and technical development to strengthen operator proficiency in plant operations, system monitoring, emergency response, and safe work practices.

System Monitoring, Alarm Response & Operational Readiness (15%)

• Oversee system monitoring through BAS, SCADA, and related operational tools to identify abnormal conditions, equipment deficiencies, and service risks.

• Direct operator response to alarms, operating upsets, outages, and emergencies and ensure timely escalation and communication with leadership and stakeholders.

• Coordinate with the MSS of Chilled Water Maintenance and other trades to resolve operational challenges.

Distribution System Oversight & Field Coordination (15%)

· Provide operational oversight for chilled water distribution infrastructure, including coordination of valve alignments, system isolation, startup/shutdown activities, and restoration plans.

· Coordinate field operations and operational maintenance activities required to support reliable distribution system performance in partnership with Chilled Water Maintenance and other trades.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Coordination (10%)

· Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, university policies, and EH&S requirements related to plant operations, confined space entry, lock-out/tag-out, and emergency procedures.

· Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, operational discipline, and adherence to established procedures.

Administrative, Documentation & Resource Management (5%)